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A class action settlement was reached between Triple Leaf Tea Inc. and consumers who claim that the tea company misled customers into thinking that its teas are effective diet aids.
There is no monetary benefit included in this class action settlement, but Triple Leaf has agreed to make changes to the tea labels at issue in this false advertising class action lawsuit filed by plaintiff Eunice Johnson.
The teas challenged in this class action lawsuit include: Triple Leaf Tea’s Dieter’s Green Herbal Tea, Ultra Slim Herbal Tea and Super Slimming Herbal Tea Products.
Class Members include those who purchased the teas named in this class action lawsuit from April 4, 2010 through Oct. 16, 2015.
According to the terms of the settlement, Triple Leaf will change the name of its Dieter’s Green tea to Diet Green and Super Slimming tea will become Super Slim.
In addition to the name changes to two of its teas, Triple Leaf will also get rid of statements on its packaging such as “Remember when dieting to follow a balanced weight loss diet . . .” and “The Chinese System of herbology has been recorded in ancient texts which are studied and employed even today.”
Triple Leaf will also remove the ingredient whorled mallow, which was highlighted in the class action lawsuit. Johnson had alleged that it could cause heart palpitations, fatigue and muscle spasms. The tea company will also add a warning that the ingredient senna leaf can lead to “abdominal pain, cramping and loose or watery stools.”
Johnson said in the motion to have the class action settlement preliminarily approved that she believed that the injunctive relief provided by the class action settlement is sufficient.
“Class Members are receiving substantial direct benefit” as they will no longer be injured by the alleged false advertising, the motion said.
The changes are to be made in 18 months from when the class action settlement is approved.
Triple Leaf Tea does not admit to any wrongdoing but agreed to the terms of this class action settlement to avoid the cost and risk of trial.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members include anyone who purchased the teas named in this class action lawsuit from April 4, 2010 through Oct. 16, 2015.
Potential Award
There is no monetary award. Triple Leaf Tea has agreed to change the labels on its tea products in the form of injunctive relief.
Proof of Purchase
n/a
Claim Form Deadline
The benefits from this class action settlement are automatic, so there is no claim form deadline. If Class Members choose to be excluded from or object to this class action settlement, they must do so by Oct. 16, 2015.
Case Name
The Triple Leaf Tea False Advertising Class Action Lawsuit is Eunice Johnson v. Triple Leaf Tea Inc, Case No. 3:14-cv-01570, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Final Hearing
11/13/2015
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Triple Leaf Tea Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 43371
Providence, RI 02940-3371
Class Counsel
LAW OFFICES OF RONALD A. MARRON
Defense Counsel
GORDON & REES LLP
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2 thoughts onTriple Leaf Tea False Advertising Class Action Settlement
You guys can just go ahead a quit posting the lawsuits that offer no monetary reward. No one cares if someone has to change their labels.
THIS. I dont care so shut up about it to me.